Walt Disney World

Florida theme resort

Walt Disney World is a massive theme park resort near Orlando, Florida, opened in 1971 and operated by the Walt Disney Company.

The complex spans roughly 25,000 acres and includes four major theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom—along with water parks, hotels, and entertainment districts.

Often called simply Disney World or just Disney, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world.

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